ADAPTIVE SPORTS

American Association of Adapted Sports. Oversees Georgia’s interscholastic wheelchair sports programs. Beep baseball, wheelchair basketball, indoor wheelchair soccer, and track and field. Also certifies coaches and referees. 404.294.0070, sports@adaptedsports.org or adaptedsports.org.

Blaze Sports America. Sports training, competitions, summer camps and other sports and recreational opportunities for physically or neurologically impaired youth and adults. 770.850.8199, blazesports.com.

ADVENTURE RACING

Trailblazers Adventure Racing Club. Columbus. Work with fellow adventure racers to clean up the environment and have fun. zach.doppel@trailblazerar.com or trailblazerar.com.

BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

Slo-Pitch Softball. Softball league for seniors: men 48+ and women 40+. Walt Clingenpeel at 770.963.6578 or Doris Warpole at 770.447.8592.

Men’s Sr. Baseball League of Atlanta, Kennesaw. All experience levels welcome. 18 and older, call 770.785.2588; 28 and older, call 770.785.2585; 38 and older, call 770.785.2785, or visit atlantamsbl.com.

Senior Softball League. Coed, with practices on Saturdays and games on Tuesdays at Lucky Shoals Park in Norcross (during Best Friend Park’s renovation). All skill levels welcome. 770.963.6578.

BASKETBALL

Atlanta Junior Hawks. Organization of AAU teams for boys ages 10-16, with practices at different locations around the metro area. Eric Howell at 678.898.4277.

Club Sport Ventures Inc. Norcross. Men’s and coed leagues in basketball, dodgeball, flag football, soccer, indoor volleyball and softball. Leagues fill up quickly! 678.994.0793, atlanta@usclubsport.com or usclubsport.com.

Georgia Metros Girls’ AAU Basketball. The club prepares its players for collegiate play and has helped over 300 girls receive scholarships. Ages 10-18. Charles T. Huddleston at 404.873.8674, charles.huddleston@agg.com.

Georgia Pearls Girls’ Basketball Club. For girls ages 9-16, these are developmental and fundamental teams in South Fulton, Clayton, Henry and Fayette counties. 770.389.8125, pearlsbasketball@aol.com and gapearls.com.

Jamerica AAU Youth Basketball Club Atlanta. For boys and girls ages 10-16. Jerry Beller at 404.271.4295, j.beller@comcast.net or infosports.com/jamerica.

Keep Playing Sports Atlanta Men’s Basketball League. Individual or as a team. Cost is $50 per player. Players are placed in teams that fit skill set and position; subject to availability. 877.PLAY.KPS, keepplayingsports.com.

North Atlanta Girls’ Basketball Club. After-season basketball team for girls ages 10-18. Teams can travel to local, state, and national programs and tournaments. Jack Feagin at 404.364.2925, jfeagin2@bellsouth.net or gapistols.com.

Suwanee Sports Academy. Year-round basketball and volleyball training program for boys and girls grades K-12 that specializes in developing the whole athlete. Michael Brown at 678.541.0176, ssasports.com.

CANOE/KAYAK Back To Top

Atlanta Rowing Club. Promotes rowing locally, regionally and nationally. Provides equipment and instruction to members, as well as a Learn-to-Row program. 770.993.1879, clubinfo@atlantarow.org or atlantarow.org.

Georgia Canoeing Association. Stresses conservation, environmental and river-access issues, boating safety and skills development, with numerous social activities planned throughout the year. georgiacanoe.org.

Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club. Lake Lanier’s premier flatwater canoe and kayak club for all ages and abilities. Private lessons, travel teams and corporate fitness challenges. Connie Hagler at 770.287.7888, lckc.org.

Lake Lanier Rowing Club. Gainesville. Rowing club with programs for recreational and competitive rowing for juniors and adults, with an emphasis on the mastery of boat-handling skills and rowing technique. 770.287.0077, llrc@mindspring.com or llrc.ws.

CLIMBING Back To Top

Atlanta Climbing Club. Diverse group of people united by the love of rock climbing. Meets for monthly meetings and climbing outings around the Southeast. atlantaclimbingclub@yahoo.com or atlantaclimbingclub.org.

Southeastern Climbers Coalition. Mission is to preserve climbing areas for future generations to enjoy. Organizes trail days to conduct erosion control, trail maintenance and trash cleanup. info@seclimbers.com or seclimbers.org.

CYCLING ROAD/TRAIL Back To Top

Atlanta Bicycle Campaign. The largest bicycle advocacy group in North Georgia. Seeks to improve cycling conditions in greater Atlanta. Dennis Hoffarth at 404.881.1112, atlantabike@mindspring.com or atlantabike.org.

Georgia Bikes. Works to improve bicycling conditions around the state, emphasizing cycling for fun, transportation, health and competition. 404.634.6745, georgiabikes@bellsouth.net or georgiabikes.org.

Gwinnett Touring Club. Lawrenceville. Rides almost every day in the Gwinnett, Walton, Barrow, or Jackson county area for both competitive and recreational riders. For $15 per year, gtcbike.org.

SORELLA Cycling. Women-only group that promotes bicycling for recreation, fitness and racing. All skill levels welcome for riding, community service and social events. sorellacycling.com.

Southern Bicycle League. Arranges multiple rides in the metro area every day. bikesbl.org.

DISC GOLF Back To Top

Atlanta Disc Golf Association. Hosts the Hotlanta Disc Golf Tournament annually, as well as spring and fall club tournaments and charity ice bowl events. discgolfatlanta.com.

FENCING Back To Top

Lotus Fencing Academy at Athletic Club Northeast. All ages and experience levels welcome for classes and private lessons with the academy’s coach, Walid Mahran. 404.808.5991, lotusfencing.com.

Nellya Fencers Elite Training. Dedicated to developing competitive fencers. Train with Arkady Burdan, named U.S. Fencing’s Elite Coach of the Year in 2002. Beginners to Olympians welcome. 404.362.0368, info@nellyafencers.com or nellyafencers.com.

FLAG FOOTBALL Back To Top

Atlanta Silverbacks Indoor Flag Football. Youth and adult. Men’s division plays seven games, plus a league championship. Ongoing registration. 678.714.7454, info@gscfun.com or atlantasilverbacks.com.

FRISBEE Back To Top

Atlanta Flying Disc Club. Dedicated to promoting the sport of ultimate Frisbee in Atlanta. Leagues operate throughout the year in ultimate and goaltimate divisions, coed and women’s leagues. Jenny Lee at jglee71@yahoo.com or afdc.com.

GOLF Back To Top

Atlanta Junior Golf Association. Provides boys and girls, ages 7-18, regardless of skill level and previous exposure to the game, an opportunity to play and enjoy tournament golf on some of metro Atlanta’s most beautiful courses. Summer and fall tournaments, clinics and events throughout the year. Visit atlantajuniorgolf.org.

Executive Women’s Golf Association, Atlanta Chapter. Nonprofit organization formed in 1991 to provide opportunities for women to learn, play and enjoy the game of golf. Welcomes women golfers of all skill levels and abilities. info@ewgatlanta.com or ewgatlanta.com.

HOCKEY Back To Top

Atlanta Lady Thrashers. Ages 14-55. Practices held at The Cooler, Alpharetta. Registration for an 18-week schedule is $235 for skaters, $117.50 for goalies. Jen Brown at 770.921.5041, ladythrashers.com or usahockeyregistration.com.

Atlanta Silverbacks Indoor InLine Hockey. Youth and adult leagues. Youth league open to boys and girls 14 and younger. Teams practice one afternoon per week and have games on weekends. Adult players choose from draft and team league. 678.714.7454, ray.nowakowski@atlantasilverbacks.com or atlantasilverbacks.com.

INLINE SKATING Back To Top

Atlanta Peachtree RoadRollers Skate Club. Advocates safe skating through free clinics on technique and holds weekly scheduled group skates throughout the year. 404.806.7251, aprr.org.

LACROSSE Back To Top

Bagataway Lacrosse. Lacrosse for girls and boys of all ages and skill levels. Coaching and organizing leagues, clinics and camps to give lacrosse players the tools to excel at the game. Jason at 404.216.5870, info@bagatawaylacrosse.com or bagatawaylacrosse.com.

Mountain Biking MOUNTAIN BIKING Back To Top


Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association. Nonprofit with an advocacy focus on land access issues that supports off-road cycling in North Georgia through trail acquisition and maintenance. Also sponsors weekly organized rides in three skill levels: beginner (5-10 miles), intermediate (10-20 miles) and advanced (15-30 miles). sorba.org.

MULTISPORT Back To Top

Suwanee Sports Academy. After-school multisport program with weekly sports curriculum for 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds. 770.614.6686, ssasports.com.

Y-Tri and Y-Tri Kids. Year-round triathlon clubs for adults and youth ages 7-15. Meets at the Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA in Buckhead. Samantha Kenney at 404.350.9292, samanthak@ymcaatlanta.org.

OUTDOOR Back To Top

Atlanta Single Hikers. Get off the beaten path with ASH for day hikes, backpacking, camping, weekend trips, canoeing, dinners, socials and more. cdean@lsil.com or atlantasinglehikers.com.

Hotlanta Adventures. A younger-adult (18yo-40’s) volunteer-based club that provides the opportunity to make new acquaintances and build friendships while experiencing the adventures of the outdoors and other similar shared interests. 404.OUTDOOR, Hotlantaadventures.org.

Singles Outdoor Adventures. Nonprofit, nonsectarian adult group that provides opportunities for hiking, biking, camping, canoeing, bicycling and other social activities. 770.220.9587, info@singlesoutdoorsadventures.org or singlesoutdooradventures.org.

PAINTBALL Back To Top

Paintball Atlanta. This multifield paintball complex features seven different fields, ranging from brush to lego to mounds in Alpharetta. 770.594.8943, paintball-atlanta.com.

Platform Tennis PLATFORM TENNIS Back To Top

Peachtree Paddle League. Nonprofit founded in 2005 to grow the sport of platform tennis in the Atlanta area. Peter Lauer at lauerp@executiveboard.com or peachtreepaddle.org.

POLO United States Polo Federation. Largest professional American polo league, with 32 teams across the country. Men’s Atlanta pro team: Atlanta Arabians. Women’s pro team: Atlanta Firetails. 404.848.7744, usmpf.com.

RUGBY Back To Top

Atlanta Bucks Rugby Football Club. Men’s rugby team dedicated to building a competitive team with an all-inclusive environment. Experience not required. 404.687.9466, info@atlantabucksrugby.org or atlantabucksrugby.org.

Atlanta Renegades Rugby Football Club. Division 1 South rugby club featuring an aggressive and exciting style of play. New members always welcome. atlantarenegades.com.

RUNNING Back To Top

American Running & Fitness Association. Editorial board that filters through medical journals and brings information to runners on how to be a healthy and fit athlete. 800.776.2732, run@americanrunning.org or americanrunning.org.

Atlanta Hash House Harriers and Harriettes. Meets every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. for a 4-6 mile trail run, ending with a group meeting for munchies and beer. Each Hash costs $6 (first time free). 770.455.6952, atlantahash.com.

Atlanta Singles Runners Organization. Open to single runners of all ages and levels of ability, with weekly club runs and social gatherings afterward. info@atlanta-singles-running.org or atlanta-singles-running.org.

Atlanta Track Club. Sponsors of the Atlanta Marathon, Atlanta Half Marathon and the Peachtree Road Race 10K, which is the largest 10,000-meter road race in the world. 404.231.9064, atlantatrackclub.org.

Carpet Capital Running Club. Dalton. Comprised of recreational and competitive runners. The club has monthly fun runs for members and educational meetings, and they sponsor all the races in Dalton and some in surrounding areas. 706.226.5207, carpetcapitalrunningclub.com.

Chattahoochee Road Runners. Membership benefits include discounts at Fleet Feet Sandy Springs, a monthly newsletter, quarterly club meetings, social events, fitness and training programs, certified coaches and volunteer opportunities. Group runs are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. 770.943.5580, president@crrclub.com.

Christian Runners Organization. Chapters across the country, including one in Kennesaw/Woodstock. Group runs range from five to 17 miles, depending on runners’ abilities. Greg Saylor at 678.427.3341, gregs@christianrunners.org or christianrunners.org.

Columbus Track Club. A chapter of the Road Runner Club of America. Open to everyone, with group training runs for every skill level and monthly meetings. Reggie Luther at 706.494.1786, columbustrackclub.org.

Douglas County Rogue Runners. Douglasville. Daytime runs on scenic trails every other Saturday morning and evening road runs Tuesday and Thursday nights. Ultramarathon to beginner runners welcome; average run 4-6 miles. Johnny Buice at runlongjohn@yahoo.com or dcrr.org.

Front Runners Atlanta. A gay and lesbian running and walking club with group runs and walks in Piedmont Park biweekly. Free and open to all. frontrunnersatlanta.org.

Get Fit-Atlanta. Marathon, half marathon and sprint with Half Ironman triathlon training program. Membership accepted year-round. 770.745.7056, info@getfit-atlanta.com and getfit-atlanta.com.

Golden Isles Track Club. St. Simons. Weekly group runs and walks open for everyone. Fun runs for members every Thursday night. goldenislestrackclub.com.

Greater Gwinnett Road Runners. Snellville. Running and social club formed to promote health, fitness and fellowship. Club meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Hotline at 770.979.6336, ggrr.org.

GUTS (Georgia’s Ultrarunning & Trail Running Society). For those who love long-distance or trail running. Membership includes 10 percent discount at Big Peach Running Co., monthly GUTS trail training runs and free or reduced entry to GUTS-sponsored events. 678.778.8211, getguts.com.

Jeff Galloway Fitness Marathon Training Program. Designed to prepare you for any of several fall marathons. becky.rentz@jeffgalloway.com or jeffgalloway.com. For the Atlanta Metro Group: gallowayprod@mindspring.com, 404.255.1033 ext. 31. For the Gwinnett group: ddavis262@comcast.net.

Joints in Motion, Georgia Chapter. Members of The Arthritis Foundation’s JIM team train for hikes, marathons and half marathons to raise money for the 1.7 million Georgians with arthritis. 404.237.8771, arthritis.org.

Peachtree City Running Club. Weekly fun runs on Saturday mornings, monthly Grand Prix events, a summer track series, awards program and the fall PTC Classic 15K/5K race. Joe Wassell at 770.631.7658, ptcrc.com.

Peachtree Pacers Running Club. Peachtree Presbyterian Church, Atlanta. All ages. Run for fun or train for 10K, half or full marathons. Three weekly group runs with water stops and street maps. Supported by Reebok and The Big Peach Running Co. 404.842.3165.

Rome Runners Club Inc. Rome. All ages. Promotes running and fitness in the Rome area and puts on two road races per year, as well as assisting with several other races in the Rome area. 706.802.0446, bacoville@aol.com or romerunnersclub.org.

St. Jude Heroes. Run, walk, cycle or swim to raise money for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. A $10 registration fee. Stacy Gantt at 770.416.7707, stacy.gantt@stjude.org or stjudeheroes.org.

South Dekalb Striders Running Club. Decatur. Training runs every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday morning. All levels of runners and walkers welcome. Jim Burch at 678.526.8463, southdekalbstriders.com.

South Fulton Running Partners. The oldest African-American running club in the country. Runs are held every Saturday morning across South Fulton, Clayton and Fayette counties, with courses averaging six miles. info@sfrp.org, sfrp.org.

Team in Training. Atlanta’s chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s program. All skill levels welcome to train for half or full marathons and triathlons—all while raising money to cure leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. 678.279.2006, teamintraining.org.

Team Spirit Runners. Saturday group runs, Wednesday morning and evening runs and Tuesday track workouts, with runs varying from two to 20 miles. Everyone welcome. Gayle Barron at 404.355.5833, bbarron@mindspring.com or teamspiritrunners.org.

Women’s 101. Fitness running programs for women of all skill levels. Certified running coach at 770.497.4208, womens101.com.

SCUBA DIVING Back To Top

Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation. Offering scuba diving lessons at Mountain Park, Bogan and Collins Hill aquatic centers. Mountain Park: 770.564.4650, Bogan: 770.614.2063 or Collins Hill: 770.237.5467.

SKIING Back To Top

Atlanta Ski Club. Sponsors several skiing and snowboarding trips throughout winter and plenty of activities in the off-season, including kayaking, hiking, tennis and member socials. 404.303.1460, admin@atlantaskiclub.org or atlantaskiclub.org.

SOCCER Back To Top

Adult Indoor Soccer. Conyers. Coed leagues for soccer players 30 and older. Registration fee is $70 for returning players and $85 for new players. League plays on Monday or Thursday nights, with seven regular-season games and a season-ending tournament. rysa.net/adultsoccer.

Atlanta Silverbacks Indoor Soccer. Youth (recreational and competitive) and adult (men, women and coed) leagues available. Seven games per season. Register online at atlantasilverbacks.com.

Atlanta Silverbacks Park Leagues. Early spring and summer adult soccer leagues. Coed, men’s, women’s. More than 30 leagues for seven-on-seven play; only men’s league for 11-on-11 play. 404.969.4900, atlantasilverbacks.com.

Atlanta Silverbacks Youth Soccer. Member of U.S. Club Soccer with two divisions: academy (ages 8-11) and select (ages 12-18). Ted MacDougall at 404.969.4900, atlantasilverbacks.com.

Club Sport Ventures Inc. Norcross. Men’s and coed leagues in basketball, dodgeball, flag football, soccer, indoor volleyball and softball. Leagues fill up quickly! 678.994.0793, atlanta@usclubsport.com or usclubsport.com.

Georgia State Soccer Association. Home of the Georgia Youth Soccer Association and the Georgia Amateur Soccer Association, with support, referee and coach divisions as well. 770.452.0505, gasoccer.org.

Hotlanta Soccer Association. Soccer league serving Atlanta’s gay community. The league offers two teams. Practices every Saturday morning with games throughout the season. info@hotlantasoccer.com or hotlantasoccer.com.

Norcross Soccer Association. Broad-based recreational and select soccer program for youth ages 4-18 of all ability levels. 770.840.9275, info@norcross-soccer.org or norcross-soccer.org.

Smyrna Soccer Club. Soccer club serving youth ages 4-19. Boys, girls and coed teams offered in recreational and academy play. 770.319.2501, smyrnasoccer.org.

Snellville Soccer Association. Boys and girls youth program and adult league. Offers both recreational and select soccer. Shannon Campbell at 770.985.3535, snellville.org/parks/soccer.aspx.

SWIMMING Back To Top

Aquatic Exercise Association. Nonprofit educational organization committed to the advancement of aquatic fitness worldwide. Membership includes discounts on AEA-sponsored educational events and conferences, vendors and a subscription to the AKWA magazine. 888.AEA.WAVE, aeawave.com.

Atlanta Rainbow Trout. Gay-friendly aquatics club. Activities include swimming, triathlon training, diving and water polo for swimmers of all levels. Practice workouts supervised by coaches offered over a flexible four-day schedule. Troutline at 404.412.7777, info@atlantarainbowtrout.com and atlantarainbowtrout.com.

Dynamo Masters, Triathlete and Fitness Swimming. Two facilities: Alpharetta (770.457.7946 ext. 11) and Chamblee (770.457.7946 ext. 20), dynamomasters.com.

Swim Atlanta Masters Team. Abilities ranging from beginner to athlete welcome. Three locations: Roswell (770.992.1778), Lawrenceville (678.442.7946) and Suwanee (770.622.1735), or swimatlanta.com.

TABLE TENNIS Back To Top

Atlanta Georgia Table Tennis Association. Youth program, adult league play every Tuesday night and open play and coaching on Sundays. Meets at the Chastain Park Gym. bim@nielsenhome.com or agtta.org.

TENNIS Back To Top

Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association. Nonprofit Organized league play for adult and junior teams in the metro Atlanta area. 770.399.5788, altatennis.org.

Atlanta Team Tennis Association. The local chapter of the Gay and Lesbian Tennis Alliance. Anyone 18 and up can join. Membership is $30 per calendar year. atta.org.

Peach Tennis League. This singles play league is for adults 18 and older. The format of having a week to play your designated match allows for great schedule flexibility. Membership is $15. peachtennis.com

Visionary Tennis League. Available for singles or doubles play, top players will be invited to compete in a single-elimination called the tournament of champions. Membership is $30 for singles and $50 per team for doubles. visionarytennis.com.

Coan Tennis Association. Nonprofit that introduces tennis to adults and children and aims to enable volunteering using tennis as a vehicle. 770.593.3989, coantennis.com.

Georgia Professional Tennis Association. Marietta. Nonprofit with more than 170 certified teaching professionals. execdir@gpta.com, gpta.com.

United States Tennis Association, Southern Divisions. 770.368.8200, southern.usta.com. Also, USTA Georgia (404.256.9543, gatennis.com) and USTA Atlanta (770.416.4333, atlanta.usta.com).

VOLLEYBALL Back To Top

A5 Volleyball. Junior girls’ volleyball club for youth ages 12-18. Program with consistent coaching, numerous tournaments and travel opportunities, and collegiate recruiting program. 404.531.0370, a5vball.com.

Suwanee Sports Academy. Year-round training and development program for girls and boys ages 9-18. Offers sports-specific training and development for basketball and volleyball. Kurt Matthews at 770.614.6686 ext. 116, ssasports.com.

VolleyPerformance. Offers small-group training for girls ages 8-18. All skills are covered, as well as offensive and defensive systems. Multiple training sites. Bob Westbrook at 706.244.9373, volleyperform@alltel.net or volleyperformance.com.

WALKING Back To Top

Dog Hikers of Georgia (DHOG). Five-mile hike with dogs near Red Top Mountain every Sunday at 10 a.m. No fees, no dues, no rules. Dr. Dan Batchelor’s 24-Hour Dog Hiker hotline at 770.992.2362, home.aol.com/drbatch.

Walking Club of Georgia Inc. Fitness walkers, race walkers and hikers at every level of ability. Weekly walks and monthly hikes in the North Georgia mountains and free clinics for beginners Sunday mornings. Donna Patterson, donna2622@hotmail.com or walkingclubofgeorgia.com.

WATER POLO Back To Top

Atlanta Rainbow Trout Water Polo Team. Largest predominately gay water polo league in the Southeast. Players of all levels. The team practices and competes at Georgia Tech. The Troutline at 404.412.7777, atlantarainbowtrout.com.

Dynamo Water Polo. One of the most active water polo clubs in the Southeast. Their covered Dyna-Dome structure means year-round access to all meters and all deep pool time. dynamoswimclub.com/polo.

WATER SPORTS Back To Top

Atlanta Board Sailing Club. Dedicated to windsurfing. Membership is free. Club operates year-round, with windsurfing trips from September until May. windsurfatlanta.org.

WaterSki Atlanta. Annual membership dues grant members access to the club’s boat on privately owned Lake Frances, just west of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. George Obser at george@waterskiatlanta.com, waterskiatlanta.com.